Marine phytoplankton ecology and applications (MPEA)
Our research team works within the complex and fascinating world of phytoplankton, and studies the role of bio- and chemical interactions among marine microbes in shaping plankton food webs.
We recognize the great potential for phytoplankton products to yield renewable energy resources, and the impacts that may have for economic and ecological sustainability. We work not only with academia, but with the community and industry towards shaping a cleaner, safer world.
Our research falls into the following areas
- Phytoplankton ecology and allelopathy
- Microbial food web dynamics
- Impact of cyanobacteria on coastal fishes
- Use of marine resources
- Advanced level programs and employability impacts
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Highlighted projects
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Algoland: Biological Solutions to Clean Air and Clean Water We study the capacity of microalgae to purify air and water, produce energy and biomass and contribute to sustainable societal development.
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Ecochange: Ecosystem dynamics in the Baltic Sea in a changing climate perspective Ecochange is a research programme, which intends to estimate and predict the climate change responses of the Baltic…
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Project: Facilitating blue growth with open courses by utilizing R&D products and virtual mobility (FOCUS) FOCUS aims to enable the exchange of knowledge and transfer of good practice from the R&D…
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Kalmar Algae Collection (KAC)
Welcome to Kalmar Algae Collection (KAC) The research group for Marine Phytoplankton Ecology and Applications (MPEA) at Linnaeus University in Kalmar maintains a collection of phytoplankton isolated mostly from the Baltic Sea, Kattegat and Skagerrak.
The cultures are available for purchase to a cost of 1200 SEK (140 €) for non-profit organizations and 1600 SEK (180 €) for profit organizations, shipping costs are NOT included. When ordered the culture will be sent as low cell concentration dilutes in two 10 ml tubes, to ensure the cells arrive in good condition. The tubes are packed with ice and shipped express with TNT or FedEX, to shorten transport time. If the culture is found dead at arrival a new culture will be sent, solely to the cost of shipping.
For more information contact: Fredrik Svensson
phone: +46 (0)480-447344
Email: fredrik.svensson@lnu.se
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News from MPEA
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Algoland: Biological Solutions to Clean Air and Clean Water We study the capacity of microalgae to purify air and water, produce energy and biomass and contribute to sustainable societal development.
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Ecochange: Ecosystem dynamics in the Baltic Sea in a changing climate perspective Ecochange is a research programme, which intends to estimate and predict the climate change responses of the Baltic…
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Doctoral project: Mixotrophic cultivation of microalgae for nutrient and CO2 recovery from waste streams Microalgae can efficiently recover nutrient and CO2 from industrial waste streams. Mixotrophic…
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Project: Facilitating blue growth with open courses by utilizing R&D products and virtual mobility (FOCUS) FOCUS aims to enable the exchange of knowledge and transfer of good practice from the R&D…